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Flexibility and Resilience Carries the Day for Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston

Greater Giving

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston , the largest, one-to-one mentoring agency in the country, found those same qualities served them well last year when they needed to quickly switch from hosting their yearly gala to hosting a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic. Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston.

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Why Now is the Time for Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Invest in Digital

Saleforce Nonprofit

And local Boys & Girls Clubs helped open the door to opportunities young people might not have otherwise, offering career training, skill building, positive mentors, and pathways to a great future. But true to its 160-year legacy, Clubs remained a safe haven for local communities.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

The Foundation’s mission is to create opportunities to inspire, mentor, and enable youth to reach their full potential through culinary, nutrition, and arts education. Our grants are awarded to schools, local music programs, and national music programs.”. Oakbrook Terrace, IL; Houston, TX; and Huntsville, AL. Areas served: US.

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Keep your New Year's Resolution with NetSquared

Tech Soup

Now I’m no Houdini, but I predict that your New Year’s resolutions are noble, high-minded stuff like “find a mentor” or “learn a new skill every month.” Houston, TX: Monthly Meet-Up with Awesome and Never Before Heard of Topics/Speakers to BE! Luckily for you NetSquared is here to keep you on track.

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Finding a Community of Nonprofit Technology Experts

Tech Soup

What if there was a place for your nonprofit to get free technology support from local experts? Most NetSquared organizers now have a peer mentor. NetSquared groups held 23 Storymakers events, helping local nonprofits use video strategically. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members. Well, there are!

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Keeping Your 2016 Resolutions with NetSquared's Free Workshops

Tech Soup

Now, I'm no Houdini, but I predict that your New Year's resolutions are noble, high-minded stuff like "find a mentor" or "learn a new skill every month." Houston, Texas: Monthly Meetup with Awesome and Never Before Heard of Topics/Speakers to BE! Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members.

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[VIDEO] You’ve Been Let Go From Your Nonprofit Job – Now What?

Bloomerang

I have been in philanthropic development for nearly 20 years and started my career as an event-based fundraiser, worked into individual giving throughout Southwest Louisiana, Houston, and then moved here four years ago. So yeah, the local church filed for bankruptcy. About a week after that furlough began, they filed for bankruptcy.

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